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Ancalf™ Mixing Calculator

Easily calculate the quantity of Ancalf calf milk replacer and water required. Works when fortifying with whole milk and even mixing from scratch.

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Start with the future in mind.

Ancalf™ is a rearing formula built on science. Made primarily from whole milk powder, it curds like raw whole milk, digests efficiently, and drives strong early growth.

Easy to mix. Easy to feed. Keeps your vat milk earning where it should.

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YOU’RE NOT JUST FEEDING CALVES — 

YOU’RE BUILDING YOUR FUTURE HERD.

Made with 100% NZ sourced whole milk powder
A pre-biotic, coccidiostat plus vitamins & minerals enhance health
Easy to mix and versatile
Benefits
  • Suitable from day 4 through to weaning*
  • Nutrient profile almost identical to raw whole milk, providing calves with the very best start to life.
  • 26% protein primarily from NZ sourced whole milk powder, providing essential nutrition for growth.
  • 20% fat from dairy sources, the only fat that contains butyrate, which is important for rumen development.
  • High casein component for a good curd, like nature intended, for initial digestion in the stomach and improved nutrient supply & uptake.
  • Coccistop® aids in prevention of coccidiosis. Safe for dogs and horses.

 

  • Actigen® prebiotic is able to support immune defence, gut microbial health and gut function and development, thereby promoting overall health and performance
  • Specific vitamins and minerals to enhance calf development and health.
  • Every batch thoroughly tested to provide product consistency and meet rigorous Fonterra quality standards.
  • Can be used in automatic feeders and for fortifying whole milk to increase nutrition and consistency.

How much could you save?

 

Vat Milk vs Ancalf™ CMR

Swap your herd’s whole milk for Ancalf™ CMR and you could be better off at the end of the season.

Vat Milk vs Ancalf Finisher™ CMR

Easily determine your mixing quantities based on your herd size and age, plus add in litres of whole milk if combining with milk from the vat.

See the numbers for your farm.

Have a question? Get in touch.

NZAgbiz Ltd
PO Box 844
Hamilton 3240

0800 809 011
office@nzagbiz.com


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Sam Allnutt
General Manager

sam.allnutt@fonterra.com

027 206 7421

 

Carla Rawson
National Sales Manager

carla.rawson@fonterra.com

027 431 5386

 

Julie Baguley
Territory Manager - North Island

julie.baguley2@fonterra.com

027 500 1469

 

Elyse Fletcher
Territory Manager - South Island

elyse.fletcher@fonterra.com

027 666 0263

Farmer FAQs

Whole milk powder-based CMRs provide a high casein component for a good curd, just like nature intended. Delivering good nutrient supply and uptake for the very best start to life.

 

Discover what's really going on inside your calf's first weeks of development ->

 

When it comes to animal nutrition, whole milk is hard to beat - that’s why it's best to choose a quality calf milk replacer, that resembles natural whole milk from the cow. Learn about how milk composition impacts calf digestion.

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When a calf drinks whole milk or a curding milk replacer, it bypasses the rumen and enters the abomasum, where it curds and is slowly digested.

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What's the difference between casein vs. whey-based CMRs? Michael Shallcrass, Fonterra's Senior Veterinary Manager explores this topic. Natural cow's milk contains 80% casein and is vital for early growth and rumen development.

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Discover our top tips and tricks for easily mixing CMR, for a hassle-free experience.

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